Wine specs:

Growing location: La Morra, Barolo wine-growing area, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy.
Cru: “San Giacomo”
Classification: D.O.C.G. Red
Grape-variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Harvest: late October
Yield: 5 tons/ha
Winemaking and maturing: after the fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature, the wine matures in 20-hl casks made of French Allier oak for around 36 months. It is then blended before bottling.
Bottle ageing before release: at least 10 months in the cellar.

Technical data
Alcohol: 14 %
Residual sugar: 1.1 g/l
Total acidity: 5.6 g/l
Dry extract: 26 g/l

Tasting notes
Appearance: dark garnet red.
Nose: very fruity and spicy, with hints of ripe cherries; very clean.
Palate: warm and well-structured, rich and solid, clearly showing tannins.

Other information
Bottle sizes available: 75 cl
Best served at: 18°C (64°F)

Food pairings
Barolo has good character, an intense nose and a high degree of tannins, matching it very well with pasta dishes with rich sauces, and in particular with red meats cooked many hours before serving.
Meats: beef, stews and meat braised in red wines marinated with vegetables, mixed fried vegetables.
Sauces: mixed vegetables, not strong.
Cheeses: very mature, pure sheep’s and goats’ milk or mixed with cows’ milk.